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College Admission and Superscoring

I've taken the SAT multiple times and I have varying scores. My question is, do most colleges accept superscores for admission, or do they look at each test individually? I'm really counting on my superscore, it would keep my application strong.

a year ago

The policy on superscoring can vary from college to college. Superscoring, for those who might not be aware, is when a college takes the highest section scores across all SAT test dates a student submitted, and combines them into a single 'superscore'.

Many colleges do accept superscores, as it indicates a student's best potential across all test dates. Schools such as Yale, MIT, and Georgetown are well-known for superscoring the SAT, but others may not. It's also important to note that some colleges prefer to see all scores from all dates, while others allow you to choose which scores to send.

Therefore, I strongly recommend you look into each individual college's policies to understand how they handle SAT scores. Usually, the school's admissions page on their website should provide this information.

As always, taking challenging courses and earning high grades, fostering your passions through extracurriculars, and writing compelling essays are all crucial parts of your application. Good test scores are just one piece of the puzzle. It's great that you're focusing on the SAT, but remember to keep a balanced approach to the college application process.

a year ago

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